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(a)
The tension in the three strands of the cord.
(a)
Answer to Problem 36P
The tensions in the three strands of the cord are
Explanation of Solution
The tension forces acting on the wires due to the load hanging from the wires is as shown below.
Write the expression for the tension
Here,
The tension force
In static equilibrium the forces acting on the particular point are balanced.
Write the expression for the force balancing in the X-direction as.
Rearrange the above equation for
Here,
Write the expression for the force balancing in Y-direction as.
Substitute
Rearrange the above equation for
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the tensions in the three strands of the cord are
(b)
The tension in the three strands of the cord.
(b)
Answer to Problem 36P
The tensions in the three strands of the cord are
Explanation of Solution
The tension forces acting on the wires due to the load hanging from the wires is as shown below.
Write the expression for the tension
Here,
The tension force
In static equilibrium the forces acting on the particular point are balanced.
Write the expression for the force balancing in the X-direction as.
Here,
Write the expression for the force balancing in Y-direction as.
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the tensions in the three strands of the cord are
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